What do the colors on the contour map of Mount Davis (PA) (979m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Mount Davis (PA) (979m)?

The contour map of Mount Davis (PA) (979m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Mount Davis (PA) (979m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Mount Davis (PA) (979m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 979m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Mount Davis (PA) (979m)

Mount Davis (PA) stands at 979 meters in United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, North America. This peak is classified as a plateau.

Elevation

979 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

39.786667, -79.175556

Type

plateau

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Mount Davis (PA) (979m) is a plateau peak in the Appalachian Mountains, United States. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. An Appalachian summit known for its forested ridges, historic trails, and significant seasonal weather variability.

Routes

Normal Route (Mount Davis (PA)) 1

4.00 km · 1.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Mount Davis (PA) (979m) in the Appalachian Mountains shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 979m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Mount Davis (PA) (979m) in the Appalachian Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 979m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.